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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Barble, n. [e.m.E. barble (1607), ME. barbulle, L. barbula.] In pl. The barbs or barbles in horses and cattle. —a1605 Montg. Flyt. 303.
The boch and the barbles
